2005 Opel Meriva vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 313 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (167 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva. 2011 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Opel Meriva | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Tundra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |